Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
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About the race
The Mile High United Way Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving Day event held in Washington Park and at South High School in Denver. The 2026 edition is the 53rd running of the event and takes place at 1700 E Louisiana Ave, Denver, CO 80210. The event includes multiple distances and a family-focused finish area.
- 4-mile race/walk
- 1-mile Lil' Gobbler family fun run
Registered participants receive bibs and access to post-race activities; spectators may attend without registration. Children under two may use a parent or guardian's bib to enter the Lil' Gobbler Family Fun Zone. Packet pick-up is available in advance at Fleet Feet Cherry Creek (3000 E. 1st Ave, #112); packets may be picked up for teammates or family members when the first and last names are provided. The Fleet Feet location has an exterior entrance on the southeast side of the mall and validated parking.
On event day, parking is available at South High School, around the Washington Park perimeter, and in the All City Stadium lot south of South High School; attendees are asked to observe posted parking signs. Dogs are allowed if on a non-retractable leash no longer than 6 feet. Strollers, wagons and accessibility devices are permitted in start waves; bicycles, scooters, skateboards and similar wheeled recreational equipment are not allowed. Adaptive athletes may choose an early start option; adaptive athletes with a six minute mile or faster pace may position at the front of a start wave.
The event raises funds for Mile High United Way programs that support early learning, connect young adults to education and housing assistance, and help families meet basic needs. In 2025 nearly 11,600 participants raised more than $770,000 for those efforts. Volunteer roles and sponsorship opportunities are part of the event structure. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
